Living in Hackney Wick means we get to experience the natural habitats around us as though we were living in rural England!
Now that summer is truly upon us, it’s the perfect time to go out and enjoy the river lee, marshes, woods, trees and orchards.
One thing we have been enjoying a lot of recently is homemade elderflower cordial.
It’s the easiest thing to make – flowerheads, lemons, sugar and water. Combine these ingredients together for a refreshing and delicious summer concoction.
This year we have managed to produce 4 batches since the flowers started blossoming at the end of May!
Sadly, I fear we have picked our last flowers as the trees are now starting to form their berries …elderberry jam anyone?
The creamy white flowers of the elderflower tree (sambucus nigra)
A beautiful summer's evening along the the towpath...
and a perfect evening for picking flowers for one last batch of cordial.
That should be enough flowers for the pot.
A delicious, fragant taste of early summer best served with chilled sparkling water!
